Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NarcTalkPodcast What does frontline law enforcement encounter when entering a toxic, active clandestine drug manufacturing scene? In this episode of Narc Talk, Phil Hawk and Matt Shay take you inside a high-risk operation with the Peoria Police Department SWAT team and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) targeting a suspect operating an illicit DMT and GHB lab concealed in a hidden room behind a closet wall. From tactical operational briefings, chemical hazard assessments, and specialized Level B flame-resistant PPE gear to real bodycam footage of detectives entering the secret lab and processing 55-gallon chemical drums and finished DMT, this episode breaks down what every patrol officer and detective must know about clandestine laboratory safety. 🔥 What We Cover in This Episode: • The High-Risk Search Warrant: Target background, weapons history, and SWAT operation setup • Chemical Hazards: The chemistry and volatility of GHB (GBL conversion) and DMT extractions • Essential PPE & Clan Lab Safety: APR respirators, N95s vs. SCBA, and flame-retardant Level B suits • Clan Lab Response Truck: A complete tour of MCSO's specialized hazmat response vehicle with Detective Jason Felix • Bodycam Footage Breakdown: Entering the hidden room, identifying active cook drums, and recovering DMT, fentanyl, and Xanax • Multi-Agency Deconfliction: Why proper DEA clan lab certification and inter-agency resources keep officers safe 📍 Timestamps: [00:00:00] - Episode Preview & Introduction by Producer Cassie [00:01:40] - Tactical Briefing: Suspect Profile, Warrants & Weapon Threats [00:02:11] - The Chemistry & Dangers: GHB Production & Toxic Inhalation Risks [00:04:08] - Inside the Clan Lab Truck: Maricopa County Hazmat Equipment Tour [00:07:18] - Minimum PPE for First Responders: APRs, SCBAs & Gloves [00:11:15] - Level B Flash-Over Protective Suits (Kappler DuraChem 500 Demo) [00:13:46] - SWAT Convoy Rollout & En Route to the Target Location [00:14:19] - Initial Entry & Hazmat Team Approaching the Scene [00:18:27] - Bodycam: Clearing the House & Gas Monitoring [00:19:50] - Discovering the Secret Lab Behind the False Closet Wall [00:21:50] - Inside the Hidden Room: Freezers, Solvents & Active DMT Extraction Drums [00:23:51] - Hazmat Processing: Extracting Contraband & Crystal DMT Recovery [00:24:43] - Studio Debrief: Lessons Learned & DEA Clan Lab School Training 🤝 SUPPORT FRONTLINE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING The Arizona Narcotic Officers Association (ANOA) provides specialized, POST-compliant training, vital resources, and educational scholarships to investigators and frontline personnel across the nation. Support our mission with a tax-deductible donation: 👉 Donate Here: https://aznoa.org/make-a-donation 📌 About Narc Talk: Produced by the Arizona Narcotic Officers Association (ANOA), Narc Talk delivers frontline law enforcement intelligence, tactical breakdowns, and investigative tradecraft from seasoned detectives. 🔗 Connect with ANOA: • Website: https://aznoa.org • Podcast & Training Inquiries: podcast@aznoa.org #DMTLab #ClandestineLab #SWAT #Hazmat #PoliceBodycam #NarcTalk #ANOA #LawEnforcement #PoliceTraining #DrugBust #PolicePodcast #OfficerSafety #drugenforcement #narcoticspolice #lawenforcement #drugenforcement #narcoticspolice #bodycam #swat #policetraining